fritz doubt electronics walking crap

Jeeezus!
Ok, the Omron has a new battery.
My Timex triathlons back is off, I'm trying to replace that battery.
My Polar HRM is still working.
The "pod" should be working. It has failed in logging anything for weeks.
I'm electric apparently.
Several electronic pieces of equipment have fritzed out with me using them.
WTF is that about?!
Sizzle sizzle.
Too lazy and don't want to spend $$ on another sensor.
Gettin' on the pony right now.
All new spiffy spreadsheets made too.
Woohoo.
STEEP goals made for the next few weeks.
Let's get this party going.

*Still have not gotten the psych eval...I'm blaming it on money but is there a deep down fear? doubt? I think so.
Following literally hundreds of WLS post ops..I'm just not sure anymore....it's a year later and I'm sitting here not sure....JEEEZUS!

Walking in Myrtle

What have I done!?
Well, firstly, again I walk SLOWER and for a smaller distance outside than I do on the treadmill.
Maybe it's the singing I am doing while on the tread.
I would be thought a nutcase if I was strolling through the streets of the Farm singing Bon Jovi.
Well, we signed up for the Walk from Obesity event this Saturday at the Market Commons in Myrtle Beach, SC.
I knew about this a few weeks ago but wasn't sure if it was to be held when we would be here.
It is this weekend and we are here so we are walking.
There is NOWHERE on the site about how far it is.
It is lists 3 hours as the elapsed time.
The training tips show a 3 mile training schedule so I am ASSuming it is 3 miles.
No problem!

The best possible news.....this month

Got the best possible news today!
My surgeon was going to bat for me regarding putting a little pressure on my Dr. to get my information together to submit to insurance.
If you don’t know the story, see this post about this being the NINTH month of a 6 month supervised diet!!
Three weeks ago, thereabouts, I spoke to the surgeon and she would get the ball rolling. I have been playing phone tag with her office staff for weeks.
I have a long commute so as soon as I got into the car today(and yes, I left her a few messages during the day), and left her a voicemail telling her I was in the car for about an hour and to get back to me if she could. ((Throughout the day each time she called me back I was scrubbed so I couldn't answer the phone. By the time I was able to return the call I would only get her voicemail)).
The office coordinator called me back halfway into my ride home.
I AM SUBMITTED!!
OH MY GOD!! She says the only thing she needs from me is the psych evaluation. She did NOT mention needing the Stress Thallium nor the Venous Duplex….I’m hoping their requirements have changed and they don’t need them.
Timing is a freaking little troublemaker in my life. It is comical, my timing in life. We are to be leaving for SC for two weeks. I will call tomorrow and see if I can squeeze the evaluation in Thursday after work. If not Thursday, as soon as I get home. It’s going to happen. FINALLY!
I was thinking back in July when I was getting nowhere with my PMD that I wanted to wait until September anyway. My surgeons’ team was to start placing the Realize lapband as well as the Lapband. The realize band is the one I want. I like the way the port is anchored. Things happen for a reason.
Oddly, I am nervous. I called my best friend up and told her that next summer will be my summer! I am so happy.

looking back...

Looking back on my first post .
Thought I would have come farther, further, whatever in this time.
Still being held up from even submitting my information to the insurance company.
Why is she holding me up?
I KNOW ( as we have discussed it before) that she does not approve of any weight loss surgery.
She did though tell me that she would work with me.
I wish she would have told me she would cause delay back in January. I would have gotten another PMD.
I still am firing her, as soon as I get my info I will again request my chart then get another Dr..
Life...is what hapens while you are busy making plans...

Finally....in the groove

Ahh to day was one of those days when everything just works.
Woke up, made us a great healthy breakfast.
Farted around reading email for about an hour then headed out with the camera and new tripod and shot loads of pictures.
Princeton is lovely. I love walking around town people watching.
It's prettiest in the Fall.
Today wasn't as hot as it has been. The humidity here has been wicked.
I suppose it is better than being South(which I will be in a few weeks).
Summers in the South nearly kill me. When I am not working, I'll take it but when I am working and having to brave the heat....NOT GOOD!

Back to today.
I got back from the shoot around 2p.m.
I needed to get my walk/run in.
Strapped up the Polar F11 HRM, threw on my Nike+ sneaks, grabbed the Ipod and went out.
I keep forgetting to clip on my Omron Pedometer. Although I am tracking with Nike+ I like to see the steps displayed throughout the day. I am also in a walking group from WalkingSpree and the "tube".
I intended on taking my normal route however today was so pretty I went further.
Hey, I could stroll or sit down if it got to be too strenuous.
Guess what?!
It was GREAT!
I even got in running at least once every 5 minutes.
Been doing a lot of introspection lately with my contemplating Lapband.
My battles with my doctor and my many appointment with sub specialists are providing me with "cause for pause".

Pause for Sestamibi and possible hypoparathyroidism
Pause for a leaking ventricle and possible heart disease
Pause for Stress Thallium
Pause for Sleep studies and Cpap machines
Pause for protein drinks and calorie restriction
Pause for shin splints and sore ankles

My "whys" and "hows" are being redefined everyday with each new roadblock.
Been thinking a lot about Randy Pausch, his dying and his "Last Lecture".
I bough this book on CD (for my long drives) and a few copies of the book.
It is small, 5x8 maybe, and is rough cut. The pages are "torn", not clean crisp edges.
I'll give them as Christmas gifts.
He wrote/said -- and others have said the same but it's worth repeating.
"Brick walls (in this case my roadblocks) are there for a reason. They give us a chance to show how badly we want something."



In my seeking surgery I have, once again, recommitted to strive for a healthy lifestyle.
I USED to eat well.
I USED to exercise regularly.
I USED to take the time for my hobbies.
I USED to feel pretty great a lot.

I'm doing all of those things again. Not perfectly but I am doing them more often.
Today, I was in the groove and it felt great.

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Firing the Pulmo too!

Thought I wrote about this.
The Pulmo appointment was last Tuesday.
Now he is also a pain in the ass!
I am, aside form being overweight, basically healthy.
I breath fine, I can walk up a flight of stairs and not die.
I exercise everyday.
Why on Earth they WANT to find something, anything wrong I don't know.
He has been an ass about the sleep study crap.
Anyhow, I did my two sleep studies which he ordered.
He said months ago he would then write my evaluation for me to give the surgeon.
Nope!
Another roadblock. His rules have now changed.
Are they in cahoots? I wonder!
He wants me to wear the CPAP machine for two months B E F O R E he will write the evaluation.
WHAT?
WHAT?
WHAT?
I sat there stunned!
"I did the studies, I need the notes"
Gives me a number, someone will be getting in touch with me about getting a machine (BTW, hasn't happened yet)
Well, I go to the desk, and GET my copies of the sleep studies. I don't need anything more from him to submit.
ALL OF THIS so far has just been to SUBMIT my shit to insurance for clearance.
I'll worry about getting his notes and letter another time.
I faxed the copies of the sleep studies to the surgeon.
This has been a comedy of errors. And damned frustrating!
I work in this industry. I can only imagine how frustrating it must be for someone with no medical background.